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DA05 EGE

2005 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,006 mi
Last recorded162,006 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 EGE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 162,006 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear wishbone swing arm bushes worn but not excessive movement

brake pad lamp on but pads well within limits

Fail 26 Aug 2025 162,006 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault reset after initial test if light comes on again will need further investigation (7.1.6 (a))

both rear wishbone swing arm bushes worn but not excessive movement

brake pad lamp on but pads well within limits

Pass 17 Oct 2023 154,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Surface rust in various places on underside of vehicle.

Pass 17 Oct 2022 153,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface rust in various places on underside of vehicle.

Fail 17 Oct 2022 153,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface rust in various places on underside of vehicle.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 146,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust in various places

Fail 7 Oct 2021 146,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust in various places

Pass 6 Oct 2020 140,027 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 140,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 134,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 131,819 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 128,634 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 127,903 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 127,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose ONE MISSING (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose ONE MISSING (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 127,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 127,190 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 114,012 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 114,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 95,452 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 79,880 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,844 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,575 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,843 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,718 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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DA05 EGE is a 2005 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 105,308 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA05 EGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA05 EGE is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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